Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.96 g, 1h). North Italian mint.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 588. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Republican, Silver

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius. 81 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.96 g, 1h). North Italian mint. Diademed head of Pietas right; before, stork right / Elephant walking left; Q • C • M • P • I in exergue. Crawford 374/1; Sydenham 750; Caecilia 43; BMCRR Spain 43-6; Kestner 3199; RBW 1396. Lightly toned with underlying luster. EF.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Gemini II (10 January 2006), lot 221.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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